3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (354+ words) Versace, Armani, Fendi and Bulgari have all moved from the runway to the skyline, turning branded residences into fashion's newest, most literal form of world-building. The branded residences market has grown from around 100 developments globally in 2010 to more than 900 active…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (506+ words) Michael Guenoun on Baume & Mercier’s India push, resisting the industry’s move upmarket and why its watches will remain Swiss-made. Baume & Mercier is one of those solid entry-level luxury brands that is gingerly manoeuvring its way through a turbulent time in…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (240+ words) Franck Muller’s new Pjipje women’s watch brings Dutch artist Loes van Delft’s mischievous cartoon character to the wrist, combining vivid lacquered dials, colourful alligator straps, diamonds and playful design across just 50 limited-edition pieces. Luxury watchmaking has a familiar formula for…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (429+ words) Girard-Perregaux has elevated the Laureato with a 39mm steel tourbillon, micro-rotor movement, Grand Feu enamel or gold dial, and refined heritage, creating a compelling alternative to luxury sports-watch icons. The hierarchy of luxury sports watches can feel fixed. The Royal Oak…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (304+ words) Most watch updates involve a fresh dial, a new metal, and a press release pretending civilisation has advanced. A. Lange & Söhne’s latest Triple Split is guilty of all three, yet it is difficult to be cynical about the machine underneath. Introduced…...